HEGEL - Is it really made in Norway ?

It's ironic that most of the Norwegian Hegel staff does not especially enjoy Chinese food and it is rarely, if ever, served at company functions, no matter where they are held, and no matter where the food was prepared.

I used to work in a manufacturing company (not audio equipment). When we sent out new products for review, a bottle of wine comes with it or any other little perks that they ask for was given as a gift. The truth is big fish always eat the small fish (million dollar company vs reviewer). Welcome to capitalism.

09-14-15: Zd542
"09-14-15: Knghifi

09-12-15: Taters
Hegel has gotten nothing but good reviews since they came out. I always assumed they were made in Norway. I find it funny that none of the audiophile magazines disclosed that they were made in China. I am not a conspiracy theorist but this sounds like one.

Is it possible manufacturer location is not a factor on SQ to the reviewers?

Most reviewers and customers judge an AUDIO component with their ear and not stuck in the weeds with inconsequential noise.
Knghifi (Threads | Answers | This Thread)"

That's a load of crap. I don't want some audio reviewer selecting what information they allow me to have. Besides, I've seen countless reviews over the years where the reviewer was invited out to the factory. Why complain now?

Another brilliant post by HTML CHALLENGED!

Every review is a selection of information. What's all to some is empty to others. It's all in the eye of the beholder.

For me, a review on an AUDIO component, SQ, how it sounds relative to components I'm familiar with, build quality, customer service ... is hell more important than where it was assembled.

I understand some purchased decision is based on spartan Scandinavian aesthetics. Post purchase, don't like the SQ, they complaint if it had a Made in China tag, they would know in advance it's not the sound for them. Can't make this stuff up!!!

Taters,

You stated, "I think they were rather be in denial than chime in." I think you're right.

You also stated, "I guess these manufacturers look at audiophiles as marks." Lamentably, I think this is true in many cases.

Zd542,

You stated, "I don't want some audio reviewer selecting what information they allow me to have." Neither do I.

Vez

You stated, "The majority of Hegel owners don't know the real origin of their dearly paid equipment, and for me this is unacceptable." This is also unacceptable to me.

You also stated, "The "omertà" by the audio reviewers, correctly makes us believe that something very wrong goes on behind the scene." Unfortunately, I think you're right about this.

Dayglow,

You stated, "... but I always thought audio reviewers were on our side?" With all the perks some reviewers receive, is there any question whose side they are on?

S1nn3r, one of the most realistic posts I've seen on here.